You’ll need all the necessities and extras for comfort, safety, entertainment, and worst-case breakdown if you’re going on a road trip. There are some items in the car that you might take for granted, but it’s still important to make sure you have an empty fuel container, a spare wheel, a tyre jack, and your owner’s manual. Think about having a tyre pressure gauge, jump leads, and a portable power pack. Then there are a few items that can be given as gifts or assembled into a gift basket, such as an essential tool kit, a hammer, a... Read More
Tips to look after your car
With the increase in people working from home, people are using their cars less. Disuse can create problems for your vehicle. With a few checks, you can reduce the risks. When a car is left standing particularly in cold weather the tyre pressure can drop and flat spots may appear. While many modern cars have fitted tyre pressure monitoring it’s always worth still doing a manual check. Moving your car can help with flat spots. When checking the pressure it’s an opportunity to also check for damage and tyre tread depth. Brakes are a part of your car... Read More
The Importance of Car Maintenance
Car maintenance should be very high on your to-do list, especially with the cost of fuel at record highs. It may seem like an extra expense upfront but getting your car serviced can save you money in the long run. Knowing about any faults or issues that may be affecting your fuel consumption can be rectified before you have burnt through tanks of unnecessary fuel. Getting parts replaced and ensuring all seals are intact with no leaks is a simple process, that can make a real difference to performance. General cleaning can make your car feel more welcoming, particularly... Read More
Driving Pet Peeves!
DEverybody has their own style of driving. Unfortunately, some drivers have forgotten their highway code and manners. Here are three bad driving habits that grind peoples gears: Tailgating happens all the time. It can make the driver that is being tailgated very nervous and fearful, which can cause them to drive erratically. It is also hazardous for the tailgater who will not have time to stop should the car slam on its brakes in front. The later you brake, the later the person behind has to react. If you know there’s a chance you will have to come to a stop... Read More
Winter Car Maintenance
Ensuring that your care is maintained and ready for the winter months is essential. If your car is due for a service make sure this is done before the winter months. Some garages offer free or discounted winter car checks, so look out for these. Below are some things that you can do at home in preparation for the winter: Check the tyre tread on all tyres including the spare. Top up engine coolant with antifreeze. Clean all the lights, front and rear and check they are all working. To be extra safe, here is a list of items you should keep in... Read More